The tension is palpable as India faces a challenging start in Cuttack! The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, are making their presence felt in this T20 clash. Let's dive into the live updates and see how the game unfolds.
(2 hours ago)
The match is underway!
(3 minutes ago)
WICKET! Sipamla strikes again! Axar Patel is caught by Ferreira, bringing his innings to an end at 23 runs off 21 balls, with a strike rate of 109.52. India is now at 104/5 after 14 overs.
(15 minutes ago)
WICKET! Ngidi continues his impressive performance, breaking the partnership. Tilak Varma departs after scoring 26 runs from 32 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six, with a strike rate of 81.25. India's score is now 78/4 after 11.4 overs.
(25 minutes ago)
After 10 overs, Axar and Tilak are trying to rebuild for India. They have managed to take the score to 71/3.
(40 minutes ago)
WICKET! Just when India was building a partnership, Sipamla strikes again. Abhishek Sharma is caught by Jansen, scoring 17 runs from 12 balls, with 2 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 141.66. India is now at 48/3 after 6.3 overs.
(1 hour ago)
WICKET! Another wicket for Ngidi, and it's the Indian skipper! Suryakumar Yadav is caught by Markram after scoring 12 runs off 11 balls with 1 four and 1 six, with a strike rate of 109.09. India is at 17/2 after 2.4 overs.
(1 hour ago)
WICKET! Lungi Ngidi makes an immediate impact, taking the wicket of Gill in his first over. Shubman Gill is caught by Jansen after scoring 4 runs from just 2 balls, with 1 four and a strike rate of 200. India is at 5/1 after 0.3 overs.
(1 hour ago)
TOSS: The Proteas have won the toss, and Aiden Markram has chosen to bowl first.
TEAMS:
- India: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav (captain), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Jitesh Sharma, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Varun Chakravarthy, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Jasprit Bumrah.
- South Africa: 1. Aiden Markram (captain), 2. Quinton de Kock, 3. Tristan Stubbs, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. David Miller, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Lutho Sipamla, 11. Lungi Ngidi.
(1 hour ago)
The toss has taken place, and the first T20 between India and the Proteas from Cuttack is about to begin.
But here's where it gets controversial...
Do you think the Proteas' decision to bowl first was the right one? What strategies do you think India should adopt to recover from this early setback? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
